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@menzinho @DangerousSausage I think there were times this season when the team should have been instructed to just grind a result, especially against the better teams, but unfortunately that is not the playing philosophy of the club at the moment. I also don't think that this team know how to grind a result out even if they were told to. That's why we need to recruit some players that are hard, physical, can tackle and have plenty of energy.

Notts will be playing for pride on Saturday, so Notts have plenty to play for. Key areas will be our defence and midfield, that was lacking at times against Stickport Notts need to carry on from the much better second half performance against Stockport and carry it through on Saturday. We will have to see if Jatta and Macari are fit for Saturday, Robertson should return to the starting lineup. I would be inclined to start with Scott for Langstaff alongside Jatta, if Jatta not fit would put Scott with Langstaff. I would play Austin for Bostock. Notts need to play with high intensity and pass through the lines quickly and incisively. If we play to our strengths, Notts should have too much up front for Colchester. I'm hopeful of seeing a 3:1 win for Notts.. My team if fit Ashley-Hamnond, Macari, Cameron, Baldwin, Nemane Jones, Austin, Robertson, Crowley, Scott & Jatta Bench Slocombe, Langstaff, Rawlinson, O'Brien, Randall.

@Wheelbarrow repair man We know the defence isn't good enough. We know the recruiters didn't get it right with our defence. We know Williams skidaddled and caused all sorts of disruption when he left, and he never addressed the problems, he had input on recruitment and got that wrong too with the defence. But the recruiters have got things right too, as an example, Macari, Robertson, Jatta, Scott, Crowley and Langstaff are big success stories. We've scored 88 goals, and we will score goals next season too. Just cast your mind back, Mansfield had big heartache last season when they missed out on the playoffs by one goal, but they recruited, strengthened the squad, and this season they have gained automatic promotion, Stockport had to strengthen their side after missing out last season, and Wrexham have done the same. Stuart has already said that they know where they are lacking and what needs to be done. We just have to have some patience and have some confidence that things will be put right. I think next season, a realistic goal will be making the playoffs if we can, but even if we don't, so long as we are making progress that will be a positive development.

@Wheelbarrow repair man @PiethagoramI'm going to remain positive and optimistic about our chances next season. We scored 2 goals against by far the best team in the league, for periods of that match we were dominating them. If it weren't for the mistakes at the back by the same players once again we could have easily got a creditable draw last night. Warner was never going to be a success, he just doesn't have the strength or aerial skill that we need in defence right now and that's what we are lacking.. The defensive unit we had last night were simply not good enough and haven't been since the last 5 games of the NL season. If Jatta and Macari has played, if they had played Scott instead of Didzy, if they had started with Robertson instead of the dissapointing Bostock, things might have been different altogether. Mansfield, Wrexham and Stockport have strong squads, that's the key, as well as bringing in new players we need depth when we get injuries, where players can come in and the side isn't significantly weakened. Let's trust the powers at be recognise that and will make sure that happens.

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@Wheelbarrow repair man Stockport are the best team in the division. They've won the league on merit. It was always going to be hard to win this match especially when we learned that Jatta and Macari were out injured. We know what the problems are with Notts. The same players make the same mistakes match after match but our squad is so thin we have to play them. With Baldwin, Brindley and Cameron at the back that gave me alarm bells and my concern was proved right. Next season Notts will have players that can play out from the back with confidence & will be comfortable on the ball, and will be League 2 Standard at least. This season is practically over but things can only get better, and it starts with Colchester on Saturday. Let's get to the end of the season with two wins, then the rebuild begins

@Fozzy I agree with you. I am optimistic for next season. We could easily have won this match without the individual errors. We know the players that are not good enough at this level and they should be released or transferred. With the right players we can challenge next season. We are very capable of winning our last two games and we should aim to do just that. With the pressure off, Notts can go out and express themselves to the full starting against Colchester on Saturday.

We got some pride back in that second half, Langstaff could easily have had a hat trick in the game. We know what the problems are, the defence tonight simply not good enough, Bostock and Didzy very dissapointing. Our three substitutes made some difference in the second half. We missed Jatta big time, we had no outlet, and I'm sorry but as soon as I saw who we had at the back, I was concerned that we would concede a few. We know where the changes need to be made and that will be done. I'm pleased we scored two, another for Macca and Dan. 88 league goals now scored. We should make over 90 now.

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